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Delhi HC criticizes activists, orders withdrawal of custody plea
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up two members of the 'Concerned Judges Platform' for withdrawing their legal challenge against an extension of their judicial custody. The court noted concerns about barricades and incidents of arson linked to external actors.
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Members of the Concerned Judges Platform, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, withdrew their plea challenging a special executive magistrate's order that had extended their judicial custody.
The two had approached the Delhi High Court to contest the magistrate's decision to prolong their detention. However, during Wednesday's proceedings, they decided to withdraw the petition, a move that drew judicial criticism.
Justice expressed concerns during the hearing regarding the use of barricades and cited incidents of arson occurring outside Indian territory. The court underscored that barricades serve a legitimate administrative purpose, while appearing to reference broader circumstances surrounding the case.
The withdrawal of the plea effectively ends the legal challenge to their custody extension at the high court level. The Concerned Judges Platform has previously made headlines for its public statements and activism regarding judicial independence and governance issues.
The case remains under judicial scrutiny as authorities continue their proceedings against the two individuals in connection with their activities and affiliations.